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Paracetamol - yes or no?

14 replies

Sparrowlegs248 · 15/08/2016 12:54

I have a really bad chest cold. A tickly cough that is constant and has made my throat sore. I feel pants.

Is it OK to take paracetamol or should I avoid it?

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Nan0second · 15/08/2016 12:55

Totally fine. 2 tablets four times a day. Completely safe

DocMcFanjo · 15/08/2016 12:56

Paracetamol is safe!

Feel better soon

cherrypiemay16 · 15/08/2016 12:57

Yes you can definitely take paracetamol, about the only thing you can have for a cold so dose up, hope you feel better

FaithAscending · 15/08/2016 12:58

Also recommend inhaling steam - 10 minutes, 4 times a day. It will help to shift the snot! Hope you're better soon.

Batteriesallgone · 15/08/2016 12:58

My doctor mentioned this research www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32808969 as an aside when I was in there recently with my toddler. This NHS advice is that it's safe but take the lowest dose over the shortest period you can get away with

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Sparrowlegs248 · 15/08/2016 12:59

Thank God. Scurries out to buy some. Thanks!

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Farfromtheusual · 15/08/2016 13:00

Paracetamol is fine, just don't take anything with ibruprofen in it!

leoniethelioness · 15/08/2016 15:30

My GP has prescribed me co-codamol so I think paracetamol must be fine in pregnancy.

babyblabber · 15/08/2016 20:05

Read an article today that links paracetamol use in pregnancy to hyperactive kids! Can't remember it all but Google will find it.

My view is I try to avoid unless I have to!

SquedgieBeckenheim · 15/08/2016 21:08

Paracetamol is fine. I was taking it regularly with DD as I had SPD and constant headache from pre-eclampsia. DD is 2 now, and no more hyperactive than any other 2 year old, so I don't believe the latest articles about that!
Hope your cold shifts soon.

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Sparrowlegs248 · 15/08/2016 21:24

Thanks, yes I have also been suffering with intermittent but bloody excruciating hip pain. This coughing is such a nuisance though.

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BestZebbie · 15/08/2016 21:36

There is a thing about paracetamol being vaguely possibly maybe linked to missing/retained testes in boy babies, so maybe google that first? (or just go ahead if you are having a girl)

YorkieDorkie · 15/08/2016 21:38

Best I'm sure that was when mum's were taking paracetamol too frequently.

OP if you boil water and add lemon juice and honey + 2 paracetamol you've basically got a lemsip.

LBOCS2 · 15/08/2016 21:41

I got told off by a nurse for not taking it enough when I was unwell and pregnant, because I had a fever and it's much more important to keep that under control.

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